Meaning | (fencing) an attacking thrust made with one foot forward and the back leg straight and with the sword arm outstretched forward. |
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Synonyms | lunge, passado |
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Category | fencing | The art or sport of fighting with swords (especially the use of foils or epees or sabres to score points under a set of rules) |
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Parts | remise | (fencing) a second thrust made on the same lunge (as when your opponent fails to riposte) |
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Broader | stab, thrust, knife thrust | A strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument |
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Spanish | passado |
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